Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa

Mosque Large historic mosque in Sanaa, notable minarets

Mosque in Sana’a used by local worshippers and visitors interested in Yemeni religious architecture and the capital’s historic districts.

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Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa
15.3530, 44.2092

How to Get to Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa #

Al‑Mahdi Mosque is in Sanaa’s old city area. Access should be arranged with local contacts and with careful attention to travel advisories; navigate on foot from central Sanaa neighborhoods.

Tips for Visiting Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa #

  • Because Sanaa's key religious sites can be sensitive, check security and access conditions before planning a visit.
  • Non‑Muslim visitors should avoid entering during services and be mindful of dress codes.

Best Time to Visit Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa #

Travel to Sanaa and its mosques is highly dependent on security; when possible, cooler months are preferable for comfort.

Cool season (Oct-Apr)
October-April · 10-25°C
Easier travel conditions in Yemen; less heat and clearer skies.
Hot season (May-Sep)
May-September · 25-35°C
Hotter and more difficult for extensive walking in urban areas.

Weather & Climate near Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa #

Climate

Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 92 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryOctoberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

June

June is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 53 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.3h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

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